Total births
607
Girls' name · since 1971
Kaysi
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 607 babies named Kaysi, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11326
- among girls today
- 607
- born since 1971
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
607 babies have been named Kaysi since 1971, making it today's #11326 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaysi has been recorded 607 times among girls since 1971, currently ranked #11326 nationally and more common than 36% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #11326 among girls today
- 607 born since 1971
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaysi is currently the #11326 girls' name in America, more common than 36% of girls - 607 born since 1971, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11326
- among girls today
- 607
- born since 1971
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Kaysi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11326
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 36% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Kaysi was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
29 babies were named Kaysi in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaysi compares
607 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaysi's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaysi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 607 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaysi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaysi's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaysi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1988
Current rank
#11,326
Active since
1971
Kaysi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1988)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Kaysi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kaysi's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Kaysi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
150 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
102 births
- 2020s
2020s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 150 births (25% of all-time use).
How Kaysi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaysi's total volume
Kaysi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaysi by state
Where Kaysi concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kaysi's total US births 0.8%
5 of 607 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaysi? ▼
Kaysi has been given to 607 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11326 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Kaysi most popular? ▼
Kaysi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Kaysi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaysi are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Kaysi been used? ▼
Records for Kaysi go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaysi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayla, Kaylee, Kay, Kayleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaysi's data
- Kaysi's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (150 total births) through the 2020s (71) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Kaysis (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaysi
Nearby Names Like Kaysi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaysi
Kayla Girl
#337 346,570 births
Kaylee Girl
#220 140,425 births
Kay Girl
#3897 98,621 births
Kayleigh Girl
#731 34,561 births
Kaylie Girl
#1239 22,101 births
Compare Kaysi side by side: Kaysi vs Kayla Kaysi vs Kaylee Kaysi vs Kay
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaysi: #11326 Girls' Name - 607 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaysi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaysi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.